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Everyone Loves Hugs

By Eoin McLaughlin
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From the creators of the runaway bestseller While We Can't Hug, comes a playful new novelty edition of favourite moments from across the series. Hedgehog and Tortoise are best friends. Look at all the things they do together. They love holding hands. They love hugs. Lift... Read More
Format: Board book
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From the creators of runaway bestseller While We Can't Hug, comes a playful new novelty edition of favourite moments from across the series.

From the creators of runaway bestseller While We Can't Hug, comes a playful new novelty edition of favourite moments from across the series.

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From the creators of the runaway bestseller While We Can't Hug, comes a playful new novelty edition of favourite moments from across the series.

Hedgehog and Tortoise are best friends. Look at all the things they do together. They love holding hands. They love hugs.

Lift the flaps, turn the wheels, pull the sliders! A gorgeous, chunky, top-quality novelty edition. With lots to do for little hands on every page.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571400928

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Board book

Date Published: 29 January 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Polly Dunbar

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 180.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 10

Collections

Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Eoin McLaughlin

About the Author

Eoin McLaughlin was born in Ireland and now lives in Mauritius with his family. The Hug - a bestseller - was his debut picture book. He also wrote, amongst others, The Kiss, While We Can't Hug, Merry Whatmas? and Goodnight Sun.

Polly Dunbar is one of the best-known illustrators working in the UK. Her picture books such as The Hug and Penguin are bestselling and have won numerous awards. When she's not making books she likes to make puppets. She lives in Suffolk with her family.

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